Class 10 Current Affairs and Issues Exercise 1.1 Solutions | English Curriculum Development Centre
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A. The following words have two different meanings. Match each word with the meaning used in the context of the text above.
Only the correct answers have been mentioned.
| a) glare | ii) an intense blinding light |
| b) curb | i) a stone edging to a pavement or raised path |
| c) hail | i) to call somebody in order to attract their attention |
| d) commute | ii) to travel regularly between workplace and home |
| e) serene | i) calm and peaceful |
| f) liability | ii) the state of being legally responsible for something |
| g) deploy | ii) to use something effectively |
| h) autonomous | i) a vehicle that has the technology to drive itself |
| i) perception | ii) the ability to understand the true nature of something |
B. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences below.
a) One of the features of automated cards is that they have their own voice to welcome people into them.
b) Driverless technology is being widely used particularly in the USA.
c) The positive impact of such technology on the environment is it reduces carbon production.
d) One of the problems with driverless technology is that it cannot deal with human drivers.
e) One of the biggest challenges of the automated cars is human safety from it.
f) The automated technology developed so far is partly trustworthy.
Writing II
C. Answer the following questions.
Mention any three features of the driverless car.
Pukar Kadel
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1 year ago
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The three features of the driverless car are as follows:
- It can approach the passengers on its own.
- It makes our travel safer.
- It lowers the carbon emissions and paves the way for more sustainable ways of living.
Describe the benefits of driverless technology.
Pukar Kadel
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1 year ago
Solution
The benefits of driverless technology are that no driver is required, carbon emissions are lowered, travelling is safer and it is accessible all the time.
What, according to Camilla Fowler, is the special advantage of automated vehicles?
Pukar Kadel
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1 year ago
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According to Camilla Fowler, the special advantage of automated vehicles is safer roads and fewer fatalities.
What are the problems with driverless vehicles in David Hynd's views?
Pukar Kadel
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1 year ago
Solution
The problems with driverless vehicles in David Hynd's views are that they should be a very calm and serene way of travelling but not every human driver around it will be behaving in that way.
What are scientists doing to make driverless technology safer?
Pukar Kadel
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1 year ago
Solution
Scientists are testing scenarios that even the most experienced of drivers may be pressed to handle in purpose-built testing grounds to make the driverless technology safer.
Do you think driverless technology is safer than human-controlled driving? Why?
Pukar Kadel
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1 year ago
Solution
I think driverless technology is safer than human-controlled driving because with proper testing and correct algorithms, they can sense their environment and make necessary adjustments during driving while preventing the possible human errors.
D. Think of any three other areas where artificial intelligence (AI) has been used. What are the benefits of using AI in these areas?
Grammar I
A. Match the following statements with the correct reported speech and notice how the statements are changed.
a) Khushi said, “I go to school every day by bus.”
v. Khushi said that she went to school every day by bus.
b) Karma said to me, “I am sorry for coming late.”
i. Karma apologized for coming late.
c) Susan says, “I will leave for Bhanu next week.”
ii. Susant says that she will leave for Bhanu the following week.
d) Tshering said, “I will surely meet you this Saturday.”
iii. Tshering promised me to meet that Saturday.
e) “The bus leaves at six,” said the agent.
iv. The agent informed us that the bus left at six.
f) “I have already finished my project work,” said she.
vii. She said that she had already finished her project work.
g) “I work from home these days,” said Yanjal.
vi. Yanjal said that he worked from home those days.
B. Complete the following sentences with the correct reporting verbs.
a) “I broke the mirror.” He admitted that he had broken the mirror.
b) “I'd go and see a doctor if I were you,” Pemba said to me. Pemba advised me to see a doctor.
c) “I will send you out if you make a noise again,” said the librarian. The librarian warned me not to make a noise again.
d) “I can come and help you plant rice,” said Raman. Raman offered to help me plant rice.
e) “The classes start from next week,” said the assistant. The assistant informed us that the classes start from the following week.
f) Sonam said to me, “Thank you so much for your help.” Sonam thanked me for my help.
g) “OK. I will return your money by Saturday,” said Prakriti. Prakriti agreed to return my money by Saturday.
h) “I will really work hard and score good grades,” said Anupam. Anupam promised to work hard and get good grades.
i) “I am sorry for coming late,” said the speaker. The speaker apologized for coming late.
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